Job Description
Job Title: Safety Manager
Salary: Circa £70,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Stevenage (relocation package available)
Dynamic Working: 3 days per week onsite (flexible based on project requirements)
Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK National
Shape the Future of Safety in Defence Innovation
Are you passionate about safety and eager to lead projects that make a difference? Join an organisation that combines innovation with impact, protecting lives through advanced systems engineering. This is your chance to lead and inspire a team of engineers, ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable solutions on some of the most exciting and complex projects in the industry.
The Opportunity
As a Safety Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of safety engineering outputs across multiple high-impact projects. Working within a matrix organisation, you’ll liaise with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of safety analyses and reports.
This role offers you the chance to refine your leadership skills, influence safety decisions, and mentor early-career engineers, all while contributing to innovative systems that define the future of defence.
Your Role
* Lead the creation of high-quality safety cases, hazard analyses, and other engineering outputs.
* Collaborate with design engineers, project controllers, and customers to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
* Balance time, cost, and technical constraints to deliver robust safety solutions.
* Develop tailored safety cases based on system understanding and operating context.
* Mentor and support engineers at all levels, helping to shape the next generation of safety experts.
What We’re Looking For
* A proven leader with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Extensive knowledge of UK and international safety standards, particularly Def Stan 00-056.
* Demonstrated experience in delivering safety cases and supporting documentation.
* Passion for developing others and fostering a collaborative team environment.
* Solid understanding of safety integration within systems engineering and certification processes.
* Familiarity with complex electronic systems or similar engineering disciplines.
* Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Ideally, degree qualified or equivalent experience.
Please note: Security clearance will be required, including BPSS checks.
Why Join Us?
1. Make an Impact
Work on critical projects that protect lives and make a difference in national defence.
2. Be Part of an Exceptional Culture
Collaborate in a supportive, innovative environment where teamwork and personal growth are valued.
3. Enjoy Outstanding Benefits
* Generous Bonus: Up to 21% of your base salary.
* Comprehensive Pension: Employer and employee contributions up to 14%.
* Flexible Working: Welcoming applicants seeking dynamic arrangements.
* Enhanced Parental Leave: Tailored support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
* Modern Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and on-site perks.
4. Advance Your Career
Leverage structured training, mentorship, and development opportunities to achieve your full potential.
Ready to Lead in Safety Innovation?
Click "Apply Now" and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.
Your leadership and expertise can make a real difference.